Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-RX10 II

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While the FZ330 / FZ300’s 24x / 25-600mm zoom range is shorter than the longest super-zooms on the market – thanks to its constant f2.8 focal ratio – it still enjoys considerably longer reach than the Sony RX10 Mark II with its 8x / 24-200mm range. How much difference does that make at the long end? Here’s an example of both cameras at the same location zoomed to their maximum focal lengths; note the 3:2 aspect ratio of the Sony is wider. Sony has not tinkered at all with the looks or the layout of the RX10 IV when compared with the closest model in the RX10 III. So again that means prominent raised and ridged shooting mode and exposure compensation dials (here +/- 3EV), a top plate display window, plus an eye level viewfinder and adjustable LCD. Said display window is unusual on a consumer-level DSLR, much less a bridge camera, again marking out this one as a cut above, thereby in part justifying the premium price point. At just over a kilogram with rechargeable battery and media card inserted it also feels far less plastic-y than competing super zooms from other brands, especially entry level ones. J'ai dû remplacer mon R1 qui n'en pouvait plus, j'ai choisi le RX10 II. Voici mon bilan après une quinzaine de jours d'utilisation (le sondage Sony arrive trop tôt !). Je n'utilise pas les fonctions spéciales (genre "détection de sourire", "effet peau douce"...) et je fais beaucoup de portraits. When the camera is writing files, it is not possible toaccess the menu or review images, but youcan continue to change exposure settings, take more pictures, andaccess the Fn menu (i.e the camera remains largely operable). The original RX10 and RX10 II shared the same Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* telephoto zoom lens with a focal range of 24mm to 200mm with a constant aperture of f/2.8 across the zoom range.

Making a camera with a touchscreen that is going to be a disgusting mess that must be peered through is not my idea of photography. It's just gross. Sony has added a new zoom speed option to the menu: users can toggle between 'Normal' and 'Fast,' with the former taking 3 secs to zoom from 24mm equiv. to 200mm equiv., and the later taking 2 secs to zoom from 24mm equiv. to 200mm equiv.The Sony RX10 II is available to buy now at Park Cameras both in store & online, as is the Sony RX10 III. The fixed lens covers the same angle of view as a 25-400mm zoom for a full-frame camera. It opens up to f/2.8 at the wide end, with the aperture narrowing to f/4 when zoomed all the way in. It's similar to what Sony does with its RX10 III and RX10 IV models, both of which use a longer 24-600mm f/2.4-4 zoom, but also cost more than the FZ1000 II.

A camera, unlike a phone, has a primary function of creating photographs. The LCD is used to visualize the end result as well as displaying information toward that end. When shooting inAperture Priority mode with Auto ISO switched on, the camera will opt for a shutter speed that is near or roughlythe equivalent of 'one over the (equivalent) focal length'. The Mark III’s lens reach is bigger than the two prior RX10 models to this one – up from an 8.3x optical zoom to a generous 25x – which looks great on paper, but in practical terms has meant an increase in RX10 III’s weight and bulk. Wi-Fi (with NFC) is built-in. As with other Sony cameras, it's possible to copy images and videos to your iOS or Android device over Wi-Fi using the Sony PlayMemories Mobile app. Video transfer is limited to MP4 clips, but you can copy images shot in Raw over to your phone—they're converted to the JPG format that Android and iOS devices recognize on the fly. We feel like this camera will appeal to a variety of users including those seeking an all-in-one camera with serious reach for casual shooting, travel or vacationing. But advanced videographers may also find this camera tempting thanks to a laundry list of video features and good quality UHD capture. Key features compared

As before, there’s a C1 custom button on the top panel between the shutter release and the exposure compensation dial. This is now joined by a new C2 button at the bottom of the rear panel below the control dial. That’s to compensate for the loss of one of the custom positions on the mode dial to make way for the new HFR video modes. This means that, right now, you can buy all four iterations of the RX10, from the original to the latest RX10 Mark IV. So while still image quality and video image quality have remained the same between the RX10 Mark II, Mark III, and Mark IV, the autofocus system is where Sony have introduced new tech and significant improvements. There's also a switch for altering the focusing mode, just next to the lens on the front of the camera – here you can switch between Single, Continuous, DMF (Direct Manual Focus) and Manual Focus. DMF is useful for making fine adjustments after autofocus has been confirmed by the camera, such as when shooting a macro subject.

As I’ve mentioned, the RX10 II also features a built-in ND filter that soaks-up three stops of light. This is useful for deploying larger apertures in bright conditions without resorting to faster shutter speeds which aren’t optimal for motion. The biggest changes in this updated model are found in the video specifications. 4K capture is available in XAVC S format at a choice of 24, 25 or 30fps and 60Mbit/s or 100Mbit/s. Picture quality was outstanding, with crystal clear details that easily surpassed the camera’s 1080p output, even when viewing them on a 1080p screen. We noticed some compression artefacts in fast-moving 4K footage at 60Mbit/s, but considering that this bit rate far exceeds any distribution format we’re likely to see any time soon, it’s not a practical concern. Slow-motion video capture is also available. Sony calls the mode HFR (High Frame Rate), and is serious enough about the feature to give it its own position on the mode dial. You can set it for 240fps, 480fps, or 960fps capture, which can be saved at 24fps, 30fps, or 60fps. This lets you capture video at anywhere from 1/4-speed to 1/40-speed. All of the video is output to a 1080p MP4 file, but quality does drop noticeably when capturing at 960fps. There are more programmable function buttons on the rear. Fn8 is all the way by its lonesome at the top left corner—by default it switches between the EVF and LCD. There's also an Eye Sensor function for automatic switching. While the size of the screen on the RX10 IV is the same as the RX10 III and both are tiltable up to 109 degree upward and 41 degrees downward, it is now also a Touchscreen - the first for an RX10 series camera, and introduces Touch Focus and Touch Pad functionality.

Overview

GPS oder einen Touchdisplay zum Drehen vermisse ich bis jetzt nicht, da ich viel mit dem Sucher arbeite und bei der HX400V die GPS Funktion fast nie genutzt habe. The zoom is controlled either via the right hand courtesy of a lever encircling the power button or the left hand via a ring on the lens itself. Rear panel LCD resolution does seem to have crept up from 1,228,800 dots to 1,440,000 between Mark III and Mark IV of the RX10, not that that’s demonstrably noticeable. As an alternative compositional aid, the view through the eye-sensor equipped EVF is so life-like we can be fooled into thinking we’re looking through an optical viewfinder. Here it’s exactly the same dimensions and resolution – 2.3 million dots – as on the Mark III model. Raw capture is also an option. Raw images hold up quite well in terms of detail through ISO 3200, though there's certainly some visible noise beyond ISO 800. Grain makes images look a bit rougher starting at ISO 6400, and increases at ISO 12800. The top setting, ISO 25600, produces very grainy results with little fine detail when viewed at maximum magnification. We've included crops from both JPG and Raw output in the slideshow that accompanies this review.

However, it's on the inside where all the changes have been made between the RX10 II to the III to the IV. Image Quality The 25-400mm lens delivers performance that's consistent through much of its zoom range. Imatest results show that resolution is solidly in our very good range for a sensor of this size and resolution from 25mm through 100mm. Edges aren't quite as sharp, but are still in the good range. Like the original Cyber-shot RX10, the RX10 II features built-in Wi-Fi and NFC, allowing for it to connect with one's smart device for wireless sharing of images, and remote shooting via the PlayMemories Mobile app. Continuous Shooting The RX10 II retains the 3 inch 1228k dot LCD screen of its predecessor. The screen tilts up just a little past 90 degrees, and down by 42 degrees; handy for waist level and low or high angle shooting, but it can’t be positioned forwards-facing for selfies. In that respect it’s not nearly as versatile as the side-hinged screen on the Lumix FZ330 / FZ300, which can face forward, turn in on itself for protection and be used for portrait format shooting from low and high angles. Set to Fine JPEG and the normal Continuous mode, the RX10 II fired-off 70 frames in 11.04 seconds for a speed of 6.34fps and the camera seemed happy to keep shooting. Set to Speed Priority, it rattled-off 50 Fine JPEGs in 3.43 seconds for a rate of 14.57fps, before then slowing down to a still fairly respectable 4fps.However, with improvements made to the Bionz X image processing engine from previous models, the processor in the RX10 IV offers faster continuous shooting of up to 24 frames per second, whereas the RX10 III and RX10 II were only capable of 14fps. Video Quality The XGA OLED 0.39-type 2,359,296 dot electronic viewfinder has stayed the same between the RX10 II, to the RX10 III and into the latest RX10 IV. Connectivity & Other Changes While it can’t quite match the Sony RX10 II’s maximum continuous shooting speed for full resolution JPEGS, the Lumix FX330 / FZ300 offers a wealth of continuous shooting options at lower resolutions. In addition to its 60fps Super high speed 3 megapixel mode it supports Panasonic’s 30fps 4K Photo modes which allow you to capture 8 Megapixel stills from 4K video. At its full 12 Megapixel resolution the FZ330 / FZ300 can manage a respectable 12fps.